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Battle of Britain airfield

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Sharing the history of a Battle of Britain airfield
  • The RAF Kenley Heritage Trail on Kenley Common
    The RAF Kenley Heritage Trail on Kenley Common
  • Aerial shot of RAF Kenley and Kenley Common today
    Aerial shot of RAF Kenley and Kenley Common today

Discover the most intact airfield from WWII

The Kenley Revival Project is a Heritage Lottery Funded project which aims to preserve and protect the most intact fighter airfield from World War II. From our website you’ll be able to see the progress of our project, submit any stories or memories you have and find out how you can volunteer and come to one of our events. Find out more about us or get in touch.

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    'Kenley Airport?'

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    A Long Affair...

  • Caterham's First Doodlebug

    Caterham's First Doodlebug

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  • Pilot Officer Horace Horne - 615 Squadron and The Battle of France

    "There were times in France when, before a patrol, my stomach would writhe at the thought of meeting a violent end, but I put on an act of don't-give-a-damn rather than let anyone know it."

  • Caterham's First Doodlebug

    On 16th June, 1944, only a few days after the V1 onslaught had begun, the people of Caterham experienced at first hand the destructive power of these 'doodlebugs,' when one fell in Chaldon Rd, near the junction with Heath Rd.

  • Empire Air Day, 1936

    On 23rd May, 1936, Empire Air Day at Kenley was marred by an 'unfortunate accident.'
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    • Chris Dobson on 1936 N.A.A.F.I. Credit Note BookI worked for NAAFI for quite a few years [mostly in Northern Ireland]. An old family friend had worked for...
    • Paul McGilvray on Beatrice Shilling – Revolutionising the SpitfireAbsolutely brilliant article, in that it highlights the too often overlooked contributions that women have made in the male dominated...
    • Linda Young on The Bombing of Chaldon Rd, 4th November, 1940.Geoffrey was my mum's cousin. I remember my gran had a picture of him among her things and a cut...
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